Bournemouth School for Girls

About Bournemouth School for Girls

Bournemouth School for Girls is an academy converter in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,259 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 72 (2025/26). 6.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Girls

Pupils / Capacity

1,259 / 1,210 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 May 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Castle Gate Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9UJ

Phone

01202526289

Headteacher

David Sims

Website

http://www.wearebsg.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bournemouth School for Girls?

Bournemouth School for Girls is an academy converter in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

Is Bournemouth School for Girls a girls school?

Yes — Bournemouth School for Girls is a girls school.

How many pupils does Bournemouth School for Girls have?

Bournemouth School for Girls has 1,259 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bournemouth School for Girls's Ofsted rating?

Bournemouth School for Girls was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).

How does Bournemouth School for Girls perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bournemouth School for Girls achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 72 in 2025/26.

Is Bournemouth School for Girls part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bournemouth School for Girls is part of BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.

Where is Bournemouth School for Girls?

Bournemouth School for Girls is located at Castle Gate Close, Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH8 9UJ.